State Law and Village Ordinances require dogs to be licensed. Dog owners should get a license within 30 days of:
- Acquiring a dog that is over five months old
- The dog turning five months old
- Moving into the Village with the dog
Dog licenses are $15 for unaltered dogs and $8 for a spayed/neutered dogs. Licenses are valid until Dec 31 of each year, regardless of when they were issued. All dogs must be registered by March 31st, a late fee of $20 per dog is charged if dogs are not licensed by April 1st. Failure to obtain a required license is subject to a $100 citation. Please note the maximum number of dogs and/or cats a resident may keep at any one property is 4.
To obtain a license, the dog must have a valid rabies certificate from your veterinarian. The rabies tag, or an invoice showing the date of the last rabies vaccination is not sufficient. If you do not have a current rabies certificate, please obtain one from your vet prior to requesting the license.
Online Dog License
Submit an online dog license application. You will need to be able to scan a copy of your rabies certificate to our office to license your dog online.
In Person Dog License
You may obtain a license at Village Hall during normal business hours. Please bring your rabies certificate and the appropriate fee.
Mail-In/Drop-Off Dog License
You may mail in your request for a dog license, or return it to the drop box at Village Hall, with a copy of the rabies certificate, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to return your dog tag and license to you. Send them to:
Village Clerk/Treasurer
913 S. Wisconsin Drive
Howards Grove, WI 53083
No Longer Own a Dog?
If you no longer have a dog that was previously licensed in the Village, please contact the Village Hall at 920-234-0304 and update us. This will help us to keep our records current, and eliminate the need to follow-up with you, or the issuance of a citation, for not obtaining a required dog license.